Harriet Ann Jacobs

Harriet Jacobs's slave narrative is remarkable for its candid exposure of the sexual abuse suffered by slaves at the hands of their owners. Her sufferings, and eventual escape to the North, are described in vivid detail. This edition also includes her brother's short memoir, 'A True Tale of Slavery'.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Harriet A. Jacobs

This autobiographical account by a former slave is one of the few extant narratives written by a woman. Written and published in 1861, it delivers a powerful portrayal of the brutality of slave life. Jacobs speaks frankly of her master's abuse and her eventual escape, in a tale of dauntless spirit and faith.

Reading this book and knowing that things have happened is just heart breaking. Such a good read about slavery that they don't tell you in history books.

Giovanna

Jeni Enjaian

A review from my old blog...

I found myself strangely fascinated by this book. I have read a Dear America book, a diary of a slave girl, very similar to this book but this account is purported to be true. Disclaimer: I am not claiming that the facts of this book are false, only that we as humans are prone to exaggerate and Ms. Jacobs may have exaggerated or otherwise alter the facts. Since I did not live at that time or live her life I do not know. 

Jacobs' writing style threw me a little. She did not always give information as an author of a novel would but she was writing her memoirs or autobiography... whichever word you choose. She never out right mentioned who the father of her children was and I found myself flipping the pages back to try and figure out but perhaps I either skimmed over that information without realizing it or she did in fact never out right mention the name or identity.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book and wish to own it. I believe that it would make an excellent addition to my library of historical books.

Raya 

"I dreaded the approach of summer, when snakes and slaveholders make their appearance" 

Even though the writing style of this short autobiographical account significantly slackened my reading pace, I still loved this book. 
I don't need to mention that it is sad, but there is a nerve of hope running through it. I can see myself reading it again in future.

Heather 

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Courtney Gendreau

This vintage book contains Harriet Ann Jacobs' 1861 autobiography, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl". It chronicles Jacobs' life as a female slave and documents how she attained freedom both for herself and for her children. Within this volume she explores the life of female slaves on plantations, the abuse and hardships that they had to endure, and their desperate efforts to protect their children. "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" represents an authentic insight into the lives of female slaves in pre-emancipation America and is highly recommended for those with an interest in American history. Read & Co. History are republishing this memoir now in a new edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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